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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,062.56, 236,066.64 and 95,614.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,062.56, 236,066.64 and 95,614.24 is: 131,947.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,062.56 : 236,066.64 = 95,614.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,062.56/236,066.64 = 95,614.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,062.56x = 236,066.64 × 95,614.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,062.56x = 22,571,332,372.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,571,332,372.95/171,062.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,947.82

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